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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 38-3713152

JBS Foundation

A private foundation in Bannockburn, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 63 grants and $429,992 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $429,992

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $3,749,607

  • Tax year 2024

    $411,734

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $3,869,125

  • Tax year 2023

    $393,350

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $3,886,894

  • Tax year 2022

    $340,991

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $2,782,855

  • Tax year 2021

    $483,070

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $3,386,514

  • Tax year 2020

    $378,830

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $2,998,081

  • Tax year 2019

    $353,595

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $3,130,909

  • Tax year 2018

    $335,995

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $3,383,909

Grants paid in 2025

63 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. ShalvaNew York, NY

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $35,000
  2. The ArkChicago, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $30,000
  3. IDF Impact ProgramChicago, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $25,000
  4. Planned ParenthoodWashington, DC

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $25,000
  5. A Safe PlaceZion, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $22,050
  6. Figueroa Wu Family FoundationChicago, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $20,000
  7. Jewish Federation of LALos Angeles, CA

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $20,000
  8. Temple Beth ElNorthbrook, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $20,000
  9. Deerfield Food PantryDeerfield, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $18,000
  10. Wellspring Health AccessCasper, WY

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $15,000
  11. JNFNew York, NY

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $12,000
  12. North Suburban Legal AidHighland Park, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $10,000
  13. Sault Area SchoolsSault Ste Marie, MI

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $10,000
  14. ZakaBrooklyn, NE

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $10,000
  15. LccacGurnee, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $9,000
  16. Morraine Township Food PantryHighland Park, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $9,000
  17. HiasWashington, DC

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $8,000
  18. Camp RamahNew York, NY

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $7,000
  19. Falcons Hockey AssociationHighland Park, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $7,000
  20. Mano a ManoSt Paul, MN

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $7,000
  21. Friends of the IDFChicago, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $6,800
  22. Jewish Family ServicesDenver, CA

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $6,600
  23. MipsWestchester, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $6,300
  24. Council for Jewish ElderlyChicago, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $6,000
  25. TBE Mens ClubVernon Hills, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $6,000
  26. Rising HeroesLawrence, NY

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $5,000
  27. SCNChicago, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $5,000
  28. Stand With UsPasadena, CA

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $5,000
  29. San Diego Food BankSan Diego, CA

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $5,000
  30. Worldwide Friends FoundationNew York, NY

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $5,000
  31. Zaka Tel AvivBrooklyn, NY

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $4,000
  32. Athletes for IsraelNew York, NY

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $3,600
  33. Center for Immigrant ProgressWaukegan, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization Waukegan, Illinois

    $3,500
  34. College Bound OpportunitiesHighland Park, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $3,000
  35. IC Catholic PrepElmhurst, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $3,000
  36. Reading PowerLake Forest, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $3,000
  37. Sandy Hook PromiseNewtown, CT

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $3,000
  38. The V FoundationCary, NC

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $3,000
  39. First Tee Greater ChicagoChicago, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $2,500
  40. Soo Eagle Booster ClubSault Sainte Marie, MI

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $2,500
  41. JufChicago, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $2,300
  42. Bernies Book BankLake Bluff, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $2,000
  43. Families Against NarcoticsClinton Township, MI

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $2,000
  44. HP Community FoundationHighland Park, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $2,000
  45. JCC ChicagoNorthbrook, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $2,000
  46. Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $2,000
  47. Hiawatha Skating ClubSault S Marie, MI

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $1,600
  48. Conway FoundationQuogue, NY

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $1,200
  49. IL PolicyChicago, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $1,000
  50. IL Railway MuseumUnion, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $1,000
  51. Young Mens Educational NetworkChicago, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $1,000
  52. Green City MarketChicago, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $914
  53. Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $800
  54. 99 Pledge - Megan BernPalo Alto, CA

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $525
  55. 5K Fun RunMoorestown, NJ

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $520
  56. RsuClaremore, OK

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $520
  57. Trust Bridge Care CenterWest Palm Beach, FL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $500
  58. Friends of JCCSuffern, NY

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $360
  59. Rush Movement DisorderChicago, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $300
  60. Ronald McDonald House ChicagoChicago, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $266
  61. Torrey Pines ClubDel Mar, CA

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $166
  62. Birch Aquarium at ScrippsLa Jolla, CA

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $119
  63. 112 Education FoundationHighwood, IL

    To further the goals of the charitable organization

    $52

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services4 grants $58,00056% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation2 grants $9,0009% of the total
  3. Education3 grants $5,2005% of the total
  4. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $5,0005% of the total
  5. International aid1 grant $5,0005% of the total
  6. Religion1 grant $5,0005% of the total
  7. 5 other causes6 grants $16,40016% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois32 grants $210,782
  2. New York8 grants $69,160
  3. California7 grants $37,410
  4. District of Columbia2 grants $33,000
  5. Idaho1 grant $20,000
  6. Michigan4 grants $16,100
  7. Wyoming1 grant $15,000
  8. Nebraska1 grant $10,000
  9. Minnesota1 grant $7,000
  10. New Jersey2 grants $4,520

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Ronald LavinPresident Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lisa LavinTreasurer and Secretary Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jamie EliasDirector Hours 1Pay $0

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